Cardinals 28–27 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 68.3% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.52 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 66.7% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +17.16 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 28–27 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 7–13 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Top passer: Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play: (11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2024-10-27

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 28–27 on 2024-10-27, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 13–7 halftime lead. Kenneth Murray, Jr. posted a game-high +17.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 33 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	7	11	19	0	28
Miami Dolphins	10	3	7	14	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ARIArizona Cardinals

+3ARI 35

MIA 6

+3MIA 38

MIA 22

MIA 70

MIA 2

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:17TD
Raheem Mostert
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
0-6
(10:17) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:15XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:21FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 35
Score
0-10
(1:21) 7-J.Sanders 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:37TD
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 6
Score
6-10
(11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:28XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-10
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:18FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
7-13
(:18) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:48FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 38
Score
10-13
(11:48) 38-C.Ryland 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:35TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 12
Score
10-19
(8:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:31XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
10-20
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:22Safety
Tua Tagovailoa
Points+2
Yard line
ARI 87
Score
12-20
(6:22) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 9, touched at MIA -1, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on MIA-1-T.Tagovailoa, Illegal Bat, declined.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:18TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 22
Score
18-20
(2:18) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:26TD
Raheem Mostert
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 6
Score
18-26
(12:26) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:22XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
18-27
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:22TD
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 70
Score
18-27
(12:22) 1-K.Murray to ARI 21 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), and recovers at ARI 17. 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short left.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:22TD
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Points+7
Yard line
MIA 70
Score
18-27
(12:22) 1-K.Murray to ARI 21 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), and recovers at ARI 17. 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short left.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:50TD
James Conner
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
24-27
(8:50) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:47XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
25-27
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:01FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 16
Score
28-27
(:01) 38-C.Ryland 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
28-27
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +17.16 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
2Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.52 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3Malik Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
4Trey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
7Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kenneth Murray, Jr. — ARI · Passing

Kenneth Murray, Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+17.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Kenneth Murray, Jr.'s top snap (+3.04 EPA): (11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Tua Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.52 total EPA
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +17.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.222	+0.199
Offensive success rate	53.0%	53.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.440	+0.232
Rush EPA/play	-0.063	+0.080
Defensive EPA/play	-0.199	-0.222
Defensive success rate	46.2%	47.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.22, Miami Dolphins +0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: +0.22 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.20 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +18.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +15.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Q1 10:17)
Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Q2 11:37)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 8:35)
Arizona Cardinals — Malik Harrison (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q3 2:18)
Miami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Q4 12:26)
Arizona Cardinals — James Conner (Q4 8:50)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 1:21)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:18)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q3 11:48)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q4 0:01)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 10:15) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 7-J.Sanders 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 11:28) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 11–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIA 38 (Q3 11:48) — (11:48) 38-C.Ryland 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 8:31) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ARI 87 (Q3 6:22); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q3 2:18) — (2:18) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 19–14. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 12:22) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 70 (Q4 12:22); Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 70 (Q4 12:22); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 8:47) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 38-C.Ryland 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 38-C.Ryland 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. [WPA +44.1% · EPA +0.23]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle to 18-M.Harrison to 50 for 18 yards (24-C.Smith). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +1.54]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.04]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 2:18) — (2:18) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.52]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left end to ARI 23 for 47 yards (16-M.Melton; 34-J.Thompson). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.04]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left end to ARI 23 for 47 yards (16-M.Melton; 34-J.Thompson). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.00]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 85-T.McBride to MIA 33 for 37 yards (11-D.Long). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.66]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:48) — (11:48) 38-C.Ryland 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · ARI 1 · Score 0-6
(10:17) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 10:15 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:21 · ARI 35 · Score 0-10
(1:21) 7-J.Sanders 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 11:37 · MIA 6 · Score 6-10
(11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 11:28 · MIA 15 · Score 7-10
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · ARI 7 · Score 7-13
(:18) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 11:48 · MIA 38 · Score 10-13
(11:48) 38-C.Ryland 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:35 · ARI 12 · Score 10-19
(8:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:31 · ARI 15 · Score 10-20
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q3 6:22 · ARI 87 · Score 12-20
(6:22) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 9, touched at MIA -1, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on MIA-1-T.Tagovailoa, Illegal Bat, declined.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:18 · MIA 22 · Score 18-20
(2:18) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 12:26 · ARI 6 · Score 18-26
(12:26) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 12:22 · ARI 15 · Score 18-27
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 12:22 · MIA 70 · Score 18-27
(12:22) 1-K.Murray to ARI 21 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), and recovers at ARI 17. 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short left.
Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q4 12:22 · MIA 70 · Score 18-27
(12:22) 1-K.Murray to ARI 21 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), and recovers at ARI 17. 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short left.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:50 · MIA 2 · Score 24-27
(8:50) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 8:47 · MIA 15 · Score 25-27
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:01 · MIA 16 · Score 28-27
(:01) 38-C.Ryland 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 28-27
END GAME

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins on 2024-10-27?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 28-27 in Week 8, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 11, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 19, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 28, Miami Dolphins 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (Q1 10:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q2 11:37) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 8:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Harrison (K. Murray pass) (Q3 2:18) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (Q4 12:26) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 8:50) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 1:21, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 11:48, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 0:01, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 68.3% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.52 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 66.7% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +17.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?

Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (11:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Arizona Cardinals won 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

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